All Value articles – Page 38
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AnalysisSunday Times Rich List: The top 10 discounters in focus
Value retailers made their mark on the Sunday Times Rich List this year, led by the Galen and George Weston family behind Primark. Retail Week takes a look at how the discounters fared.
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NewsValue retailers climb into Rich List top 100 as Sir Philip Green's fortune increases
Retailers appeared prominently in the Sunday Times Rich List once again with Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green’s wealth increasing and value retailers ranking in the top 100.
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NewsDiscounter B&M Bargains' profits rocket 43% after strong year
B&M Bargains recorded a 43% surge in profits last year as pressure on disposable income drew more shoppers to the value chain.
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InterviewQ&A: Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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NewsPoundland to invest £40m in new Essex distribution centre
Value retailer Poundland is to open a new £40m distribution centre in Harlow, Essex which will operate as its main distribution hub for the south east.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the Irish retail market down and out?
The appointment of examiners at B&Q Ireland has cast fresh doubts on the turbulent Irish market but, there are opportunities for growth too.
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NewsMoney in the banksy
Poundland is famous for its low prices, but an item worth about $500,000 has disappeared from the retailer’s Wood Green branch in north London.
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NewsPoundstretcher eyes over 20 former Comet stores
Poundstretcher is in negotiations to acquire over 20 former stores of electricals retailer Comet, which disappeared from the high street last year.
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NewsPoundland worker wins appeal as court rules unpaid back-to-work scheme
A former Poundland worker has won her claim that the government’s back-to-work scheme which required her to work at the value retailer for free breached forced labour laws.
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NewsPoundshops pull punches over power
A fight broke out on Twitter this week among the pound shops, over the hugely controversial subject of batteries.
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OpinionComment: from Andy Street to Jim McCarthy – my 2012 retail honours list
In a volatile economic climate it’s more difficult for retailers to shine. Following Jessops’ collapse, I wanted to hail successful organisations and the individuals who lead them.
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NewsGet more for your pennies at Poundworld
Of all the retailers expected to have a half-price Sale this January, Poundworld was not one of them.
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NewsPoundland mulls own brand food offer
Poundland is mulling launching an own brand food label as it plans to add new categories to its offer.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Edwards, co-founder, Poundworld
The co-founder and co-managing director of Poundworld is driving rapid growth and rocketing sales at the family business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: B&M Bargains deal sets foundations for European growth
Private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice yesterday revealed its estimated £965m investment in value retailer B&M Bargains as well as Sir Terry Leahy’s appointment as non-executive chairman. Retail Week speaks to co-managing director Simon Arora and analyses the implications of the deal.
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Poundland extends food offer
Variety single-price retailer Poundland has extended its food offer by adding 100 new grocery lines, increasing competition for the grocers.
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NewsPoundworld profits tumble as it invests in stores
Value retailer Poundworld’s pre-tax profit slumped 28% to £2.8m last year as as it invested in new stores and distribution.
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AnalysisComet: The state of play
Almost a month after Comet’s collapse into administration, Retail Week takes a look at the state of play at the beleaguered retailer.
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NewsSecond round bids for B&M Bargains expected next week
Second round bids for value retailer B&M Bargains are expected by the end of next week, it is understood.